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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.80, 46.50 and 31.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.80, 46.50 and 31.46 is: 43.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.80 : 46.50 = 31.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.80/46.50 = 31.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.80x = 46.50 × 31.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.80x = 1,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.89/33.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.28

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